Saturday 2 February 2019

CCVI. The Remains of Saint Talula


Saint Talula. 

Folk mystic, and later travelling death monk. Propagator of trepanning, for therapeutic as well as spiritual purposes. Invoked against headaches and demonic possession. 


Talula was strangled to death in retaliation for performing a botched trepanation procedure which resulted in the patient's demise.

 
 

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Trepanning, or trepanation, is drilling or scraping a hole in the skull in order to expose the brain. This was usually done as a cure for various physical and mental ailments. Evidence of the practise goes back to the Neolithic times. 

Hieronymus Bosch.

This little mummy was a commission. I'm really happy with the result, it's better than my first attempt. I'd purchased some more colours of pigment powders and a pot of Agrellan Earth in the meantime, so I could really go to town on the cracked skin and dusty clothing. The sculpting is better as well. Dimensions of the box are once again 6,5 x 7,5 x 3cm.





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13 comments:

  1. Eric Wier2 February 2019 at 17:42

    This is fantastic! Fascinating concept and glimpse at some of histories most intriguing elements, as well as perfect execution.

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  2. GDB makes weird things2 February 2019 at 18:32

    Love this series! I'll save money for a commission, I can't stop watching details.

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  3. WestRider2 February 2019 at 19:12

    Another excellent work! Trepanation is totally creepy to me, so this one really hits that angle. That said, I do find it amusing that we have here a mummy with a fairly substantial hole in the skull, but the cause of death was something completely different!

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  4. Suber2 February 2019 at 23:21

    I cannot believe the results you achieve on every piece. Fantastic.

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  5. Meandering Shade3 February 2019 at 00:03

    Another stunning piece, these have been an absolute joy to see. beautiful, creepy, baroque.

    The textures and colours are wonderful. Your style is instantly recognisable now across the net, there's something to said for that.

    I didn't know you were open to commissions! I know there's something I'd love to see you create in this wonderful style.

    Just amazing work.

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    1. Ana Polanscak5 February 2019 at 20:56

      Thank you! Feel free to get in touch (email/messenger) if you'd like to discuss a commission. :)

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    2. Meandering Shade13 February 2019 at 23:48

      I only just found this reply in my email lol. Awesome I'll contact you sometime soon.

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  6. (Kym) + Warburton + (Classic40K) 3 February 2019 at 20:38

    Excellent work.

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  7. PunkHammer4 February 2019 at 10:56

    an other great piece of art.

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